blog.thesilentnumber.me: I'd like to ask the Ubuntu developer community to consider freeing up valuable CD space by removing Compiz and just using Mutter (Metacity 3) compositing in the default installation for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, Lucid Lynx.

sinaisix.blogspot.com: Ubuntu Linux is, arguably, the most popular Linux distro around today, with millions of people who deeply love it. There are some people however, who, for some reasons, do not just want to hear the mention of Ubuntu.

thevarguy.com: Ubuntu Linux is now available on Panasonic Toughbooks — those rugged devices typically found in harsh environments and vertical markets like health care, transportation, real estate and insurance.

theenvironmentalblog.org: The kind folks at shopombligo.com wanted me to test drive one their products and tell everyone that their used and recycled laptops can help save energy and environment. I must admit that I was skeptical.

workswithu.com: More than 600 people registered to attend Atlanta Linux Fest, which was held Sept. 19. Many of the standing-room-only sessions focused on Canonical and Ubuntu. Here are nine Ubuntu-oriented highlights from the event.

associatedcontent.com: I am a recent convert to Linux. I, like many others, was a die-hard fan of Windows. Anyway, last year I was having problems with my laptop -- So I decided to be daring and switch to Linux.

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